INS Vikramaditya - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which is India's biggest aircraft carrier?

a. INS Vikrant
b. INS Virat
c. INS Vikramaditya
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: INS Vikramaditya

Explanation:
INS Vikramaditya becomes first warship to have ATM onboard.

Indian Navy’s largest warship, INS Vikramditya became the first warship to be equipped with its own dedicated ATM (Automated Teller Machine).

The ATM onboard of the ship will be provided by India’s largest public sector bank State Bank of India (SBI).

The services will be on the satellite link and will cater to over 2,000 naval personnel deployed on the aircraft carrier.

A currency chest will also be provided to keep running the ATM.

The ATM will ensure cash problems of the warship personnel will be resolved.

About INS Vikramaditya

  • Modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier purchased from Russia.
  • It had entered into service with the Indian Navy in 2013.
  • It was commissioned in November 2013 at a ceremony held at Severodvinsk, Russia.
  • It was formally inducted into the Indian Navy in 2014.
  • dedicated it to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June 2014.


2)   The Combined Commanders Conference 2015 has been held on broad for the first time on an aircraft carrier called__________.

a. INS Vikramaditya
b. INS Trishul
c. INS Astradharini
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: INS Vikramaditya

Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi chaired the Combined Commanders Conference abroad an aircraft carrier for the first time on board the INS Vikramaditya off the coast of Kochi. Indian naval and maritime capabilities were on display following the conference which was held on 15th December 2015.